Hiroshima Country Club Saijo Course ☆ Follow

The Saijo Course at Hiroshima Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 layout located in Saijo, Higashi-Hiroshima. The course is divided into an outward nine and an inward nine, with yardages varying by tee box. The front nine measures 3,254 yards from the back tees for a par of 36, while the back nine extends to 3,429 yards from the back tees, also for a par of 36. The total yardage from the longest tees is 6,683 yards, with the regular tees offering 6,332 yards and the front tees providing 6,026 yards. The course design features a mix of long par-fives and shorter par-threes, creating distinct strategic challenges. The outward nine includes the par-5 1st hole at 490 yards from the back tees and the par-5 2nd hole at 531 yards. The 4th hole is a par-4 measuring 373 yards from the back tees, while the 9th hole, a 382-yard par-4, is noted as a recommended hole for long hitters. The inward nine begins with the 10th hole, a 563-yard par-5, followed by the 12th hole, a 438-yard par-4 which is also recommended for long hitters. The par-3 holes on the back nine include the 13th at 189 yards and the 16th at 196 yards, with the 13th being recommended for proximity shots. Handicap allocations are distributed across the 18 holes, with the 4th hole on the front nine carrying a handicap of 1, and the 12th hole on the back nine carrying a handicap of 2. The 8th hole, a 136-yard par-3, and the 13th hole, a 189-yard par-3, are highlighted as key scoring opportunities. The 18th hole closes the course as a 524-yard par-5 from the back tees. The layout requires players to navigate varying distances and par configurations, demanding both power and precision throughout the round.